Soludo Visits Tinubu, Discusses Regional Cooperation, Institutional Reforms

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.

Sharing the visit on his Facebook page on Friday, Soludo said he was received by the President on Thursday “with his usual warmth, big smile, and open arms.”

He added that Tinubu personally congratulated him on “the resounding mandate given to him by the good people of Anambra State in the just-concluded governorship election in the state.”

Soludo wrote, “Yesterday, I paid a courtesy visit to my dear friend and brother of over 22 years, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the State House, Abuja.

“Mr. President received me with his usual warmth, big smile, and open arms. He again personally congratulated me on the resounding mandate given to me by the good people of Anambra State in the just-concluded governorship election,  a victory he described as a testament to the trust and confidence Ndi Anambra have in our shared vision for a livable and prosperous homeland.

“I remain deeply grateful to Mr. President for his immediate congratulatory message on that historic day, and for his continued goodwill and support for Anambra State.

“We emphasised that stronger regional cooperation, institutional reforms, and people-centred policies are essential for building a safer, more prosperous, and united Nigeria.

“We are one Nigeria, and together  with God on our side we will build the Anambra and the Nigeria of our dreams. May Anambra continue to win!”

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Earlier on Wednesday, Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo joined other Southern governors and traditional rulers to launch a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing regional challenges and enhancing collaboration on security, economic resilience, and governance.

A press statement from Soludo’s Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Friday said the joint meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council took place in Iperu, Ogun State. The gathering resulted in the adoption of a multi-pronged strategy designed to promote stability and development across the region.

Aburime noted that Soludo, who also serves as Vice Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, actively contributed to the discussions and reaffirmed Anambra State’s commitment to the collective agenda, stressing that “stronger regional cooperation, institutional reforms, and people-centred policies are essential for building a safer, more prosperous, and united Nigeria.”

The statement read in part, “A key outcome of the high-level deliberation was a collective vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The leaders acknowledged the President’s leadership and commitment to national stability and economic reforms amidst the country’s current challenges.

“In response to persistent security threats, the forum agreed on several decisive measures. Central to the new security framework is the establishment of a zonal security fund to finance coordinated operations across state lines.

“The plan also includes enhancing intelligence-sharing between security agencies and state governments.

“A sustained, coordinated advocacy for the creation of state police. Implementing a harmonised resident identification programme to aid planning and security management. Strengthening existing regional security outfits and improving inter-state collaboration.

“Beyond security, the leaders committed to improving governance and economic management. They resolved to tackle illegal resource exploitation by strengthening land and mining governance to promote sustainable practices.

“Recognising the critical role of traditional institutions, the forum pledged greater institutional support and recognition for traditional councils, positioning them as essential partners in conflict resolution, grassroots mobilisation, and governance.”

Aburime stated that the meeting underscored the region’s commitment to presenting a unified stance on national matters, noting that “the forum reiterated its resolve to advance the shared political, economic, and security interests of Southern Nigeria and to work constructively with the Federal Government for the nation’s progress.”